Acts I: II; RM; Music by illuminarepublications.com

Music by David Mares © 2016

God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages.

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;

through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation He came down from heaven, (at the words that follow up to and including and became man, all bow)

and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate, He suffered death and was buried,

and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, Who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise You, we bless You, we adore You, we glorify You, We give You thanks for Your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; You take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer;

You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

For You alone are the Holy One, You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the Glory of God the Father. Amen.

TEXT: LM with alleluias; St. Bede the Venerable, 673-735; verses 1, 2, 4, tr. by John D. Chambers, 1805-1893; verse 3, tr. by Benjamin Webb, 1819-1885.

MUSIC: LASST UNS ERFREUEN, Public Domain; “All Creatures” arr. © 2002 W. H. Draper/D. Crowder/M. Dodson; sixsteps Music / worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) / Moon & Musky Music CCLI Song # 3608102

Sing we triumphant hymns of praise, to greet our Lord these festive days, Alleluia, Alleluia! Who by a road before untrod, ascended to the throne of God,

Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

O risen Christ, ascended Lord, all praise to you let earth accord, Alleluia, Alleluia! Who are, while endless ages run, with Father and with Spirit, One.

To God the Father let us sing, to God the Son, our risen King, Alleluia, Alleluia! And equally let us adore, the Holy Spirit evermore.

Mt 28: 20; RM; Music by illuminarepublications.com

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Your glory.

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

Priest: The mystery of faith. All: Save us, Savior of the world,

For by your Cross and Resurrection You have set us free.

Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world: Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world: Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world: Grant us peace.

Jennie Lee Riddle © 2004 Gateway Create Publishing

(Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) CCLI Song # 4447960

Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain; Holy, holy is He; Sing a new song to Him Who sits on Heaven's mercy seat.

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty. Who was and is and is to come;

With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings; You are my everything and I will adore You.

Clothed in rainbows of living color, flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder;

Blessing and honor, strength and glory and power be to You, the only wise King.

Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder, at the mention of Your name;

Jesus, Your name is power, Breath and living water,

such a marvelous mystery.

Ike Ndolo and Robbie Seay © 2009 Birdwing Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) / spiritandsong.com CCLI Song # 5657876

We will stand for You with hearts restored and new. Now's the time to raise our hands outstretched in praise.

Jesus, Jesus, at the sound of Your name Every knee will bow down, we will shout Your praise.

This Church will follow You; our sight has been renewed. Consume us by Your grace and save us from the grave.

Cantor: You make all things new. All: You make all things new.

Lyrics under copyright reprinted with permission under One License #A-705948 and CCLI License #831742. Excerpts from the English translation of Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation, (ICEL); excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, ICEL

A few words about your faithful sacrifice…

The Church’s mission continues and we greatly appreciate receiving your regular tithe! Thank you for helping in our effort to minimize future financial hardship at St. Timothy.

Even though the Church is open for limited Mass attendance, the collection basket will not be passed. You will have an opportunity to donate as you leave Mass. In addition, we now have “text to give”! Simply text “Sttims” to

555888 and it will take you to the general fund page. Give it a try! If you (or someone you know) do not use electronic giving, please go to the DONATE button at sttimothymesa.org and follow the simple instructions for safe, reoccurring electronic

giving to the General Collection.

Please note: Due to increased Internet traffic, you may encounter difficulty with electronic giving. Please try back in a few minutes.

A NEW, SECURE DROP BOX IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE CHURCH & OFFICE DOORS.

NEW DATES SAME GREAT ITINERARY!

or call our group coordinator, parishioner Glenda Jackson at (602) 690-8936.

Are you looking for excellence in Catholic education, preschool-grade 8?

Middle School & High School Families,

Spring semester has come to a close and we’re taking a brief pause in ministry for the rest of May; but we’re continuing to pray for all of you. By now you’ve probably seen the notice that Steubenville West won’t take place in 2020 and that EDGE Camp is cancelled. We’re still exploring some alternatives for middle school youth, so stay tuned. A special thanks to all of our core members!

God bless you, — Meagan Martinez, Director of Youth Ministry — Miguel Nuñez, Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Enrollment is now open for the 2020-21 school year! For our K-8 Catholic School, please see www.sttimothymesa.org/school or call (480) 775-2650. For information about Half-Day Pre-K at St. Timothy Daycare & Preschool, please contact Angela (Angie) Rice, Director at (480) 775-5238 or arice@sttimothymesa.org.

Encountering Christ

Men, we need YOUR help! Our 23rd annual Men’s Retreat, led by Matthew Leonard, a respected Catholic Evangelist, is currently sched-uled for November 20-22 at Prescott Pines Camp. Recognizing that the Retreat is still six months away, we are in the process of discerning how to move forward given the current economic and health concerns associated with the unknowns of the pandemic. Please go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/2PN7C8V and let us know whether you prefer a weekend Retreat or a Day of Renewal for the men of our Par-ish. (The Day of Renewal would be conducted at St. Timothy Satur-day, November 21.) At your earliest convenience, please take a few moments to select your preferences because our Men-of-Iron Core Team will use your input to make a decision in June. Thank you!

By Joe Cady Director of Adult Faith Formation Part 1 of 4 “It is better for you that I go.” I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been a little perplexed by these words of Jesus during the Last Supper. In the midst of speaking of His return to the Father, Jesus says, “I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go” (Jn 16:7). Wait, what? Better? How could it be better for Jesus to leave? To give this some context, and to really highlight the significance of this statement (and why I’m confused by it), we have to remember that the life and ministry of Jesus Christ in the world is the pivotal event in human history. If that seems like an overstatement, take a minute to consider again exactly who this Jesus of Nazareth was. Unlike all previous revelations, where God spoke in “partial and various ways through the prophets” (Heb 1:1), Jesus is “the Father’s one, perfect, and unsurpassable Word. In Him He has said everything” (CCC 65). All prior revelations had been God revealing himself through someone else, but in Jesus of Nazareth, God

reveals Himself through His very self; for as St. Paul says, Jesus is “the image of the invisible God” (Col 1:15), “the very imprint of His being” (Heb 1:3). Jesus was truly man, but He was no mere man; “for in Him the fullness of God was pleased to dwell” (Col 1:19). This means that the presence of Jesus Christ in the world, moving and living among us, was the very presence of God in our midst. Jesus is truly Emmanuel, God with us. With this in mind, why would it be better for Jesus to return to the Father? What could possibly be better than Jesus continuing to remain with us here on earth… even after His resurrection? God’s here, He’s with us, why go? Well, remember that when Jesus was here on earth the Divine presence was in a certain sense tied to Jesus’ actual, physical location at any given time. So, while it is true that the power and presence of God broke into creation in a new and unprecedented way through the incarnation and in the person of Jesus of Nazareth, this presence was always connected to the particular time and space that He occupied. God had indeed visited His people and made His dwelling

among them, but this presence was localized in the humanity of Jesus. But things were about to change… During the Last Supper, as Jesus speaks of His departure from this world and His return to the Father, He mentions another Advocate (or helper), the Holy Spirit, that will be sent among them after He leaves. And in fact, this coming of the Spirit, He says, is the very reason why it is better that He departs; He says, “I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go, for if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you” (Jn 16:7). Today we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven, His return to the Father. And while it might seem strange that Jesus would leave us in this way, we are reminded in today’s readings that Jesus’ departure is not the end of the story. His final words to the Apostles are: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Next week we will take a closer look at the promised gift of the Spirit and how it opens up a new chapter in God’s plan of restoration.

The Holy Spirit, the Eucharist, and the Presence of God

What are St. Timothy parishioners saying about Lord Teach Me to Pray?

Have you noticed a change in your personal prayer? I use to think I didn’t hear God. Now I ask, “What do You want me to understand or recognize?” — Jill D. I have noticed that I’m more at ease praying spontaneously in any place and at any time. — Chuck W. Would you recommend this series to a friend? Yes, if my friend is seeking a deeper personal prayer life. — Laurie B Yes, the prayer sessions help provide a deeper relationship with God and His Son, and encourage sharing that relationship through words and examples to others. —Lynn R.

Separate women’s and men’s groups will meet from 7-9pm Mondays June 8 - August 24, with trained facilitators. Part 1 of the three-part

series is “Praying Christian Virtues”. It is designed to assist participants to deepen their prayer lives and discover what to do for

dryness and obstacles in prayer. It introduces the different methods of Ignatian prayer: imagination, reflection, meditation, contemplation &

Consciousness Examen. See lordteachmetopray.com Contact Tom McCabe at (480) 899-4985 or (480) 201-2734 for

details or register at www.sttimothymesa.org.

Thank you again for the tremendous response to Giving Tuesday! If you were among the first 50 participants, you’ve been contacted and Fr John & Fr. Shea will deliver your signs. We’re still happy to deliver remaining signs, but since we

are now open on a limited basis, we thought you might like to pick up your sign this weekend, in the Mary Garden after 5pm Saturday or 10am Sunday Mass. We will also have signs available in front of the Church from noon-2pm May 26 & 28. After that, we’ll email those who don’t pick up signs to determine a good time for delivery.

Encountering Christ

Encountering Christ

● The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is open for Adoration! Please remember that Chapel occupancy is limited to 10 people at a time. Wait outside if all chairs inside the Chapel are full. The Chapel is cleaned three times each day. Adorers will be asked to briefly step into a designated section of the Church. The Church is not open for personal prayer at this time.

● Need Baptismal Certificates? Baptismal records are kept for each Catholic person by his or her Church of Baptism. From these records, Baptismal Certificates are created that list all sacraments a person has received. Baptismal Certificates are required for those receiving sacraments and by some Catholic Schools. To request Baptismal Certificates for those baptized at St. Timothy, see the “Register & Forms” tab at the top of our website: www.sttimothymesa.org. Select “Sacramental Records Request” from the menu. For questions, please call (480) 775-5200.

Encountering Christ

Today as we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord, we are reminded that Christ’s saving work on earth continues through His disciples and, now, through us!

• SVdP is the outreach arm of St Timothy.

• Please watch for our “Fifth Week Collection” May 30 & 31. A special button will be added to the “Give Now” page of the Parish website May 29 through June 1. You can also simply make a check out to: SVdP St Timothy and put it in the slot located between the main Church entrance and the Church office. If you donate cash please put your name on the envelope.

• We mainly provide food, utility & rental assistance to parishioners and non-parishioners within our Parish boundaries.

• Call us at (480) 733-2790 and leave a message. We will get back to you.

• For more information go to http://www.sttimothymesa.org/ where you’ll find us at the “Sacraments and Ministries” tab.

• We follow all physical distancing guidelines; no contact via handshaking or paperwork. We can leave food at your door.

• If you need financial assistance, we can discuss that via the phone. If we need to contact your landlord or utility provider, we will ask you to contact them and give them permission to talk to us. We can also do it through a conference call. We are happy to help!

• We want to pray for YOUR intentions. Please stop by the Chapel and fill out a Prayer Intention Form.

We’re here to serve you! Although Parish offices are still closed, thanks to remote

call-forwarding, we are able to take your calls 9am-5pm Monday through Thursday, and

9am-noon Fridays at (480) 775-5200.

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Please note: “DAP” is the Daycare and Preschool, located at 2045 South Pennington. “CC” is the Christy Center, east of the Church. UCR is the Upper Conference Room. CGS Center is the building just south of the main Church. Some events are ongoing and may require

pre-registration. For details, call (480) 775-5200. Calendar and Mass celebrants (in parentheses) may vary with last-minute changes.

Want to pray in the

Blessed Sacrament

Chapel? Access code is 7822# from 6:30am-9pm.

Due to the restriction of 25 percent capacity in the Church, weekend Mass attendance is by advance sign-up only at the “Register & Forms” tab of www.sttimothymesa.org.

The following Masses are streamed live at youtube.com/sttimothymesa: 8:30am daily Monday-Saturday Mass

5pm Saturday Mass, 10am* Sunday Mass (*Interpreted for the Hearing Impaired)

PARTICIPANTS IN LIVE-STREAMED WEEKEND MASS MAY RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION FOR ONE HOUR FOLLOWING MASS. ENTER THROUGH EAST DOORS.

24 SUNDAY THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3,6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 8am MASS: Soul of Helen Berchel (Fr. Shea) 10am MASS: Souls of Matilde & Clemente Lopez (Fr. Shea; Mass streamed live) 1pm MASS: For the Staff of St. Timothy (Fr. John) 5pm MASS: The People of St. Timothy (Fr. John) 25 MONDAY Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-5acd,6-7b; Jn16:29-33 8:30am MASS: Soul of Joyce Starrs MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATED 26 TUESDAY Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11,20-21; Jn 17:1-11a 8:30am MASS: Soul of Leon Garcia 6:30-7:30pm Reconciliation, Loft (between Church & CGS Center) 7pm St. Vincent de Paul Virtual Meeting 27 WEDNESDAY Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30,33-36a,35bc-36bc; Jn 17:11b-19 8:30am MASS: Soul of Soffia P. Cisneros 5:30-6:15pm Reconciliation, Loft (between Church & CGS Center) 6:30pm MASS: Intention of the Sweeney Family 28 THURSDAY Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a,5,7-11; Jn 17:20-26 8:30am MASS: Souls of Ralph & Esther Martinez 6:30pm Finance Council Meeting, UCR 29 FRIDAY Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2,11-12,19-20b; Jn 221:15-19 8:30am MASS: Soul of Bob Daniel 30 SATURDAY Acts 28:16-20,30-31; Ps 11:4-5,7; Jn 21:20-25 8:30am MASS: Soul of Jim Maiefski 9-10am Reconciliation, Loft (between Church & CGS Center) 5pm MASS: The People of St. Timothy (Fr. John; Mass streamed live) 31 SUNDAY PENTECOST Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1,24,29-31,34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7,12-13; Jn 20:19-23 8am MASS: Soul of Karen Chan (Fr. John) 10am MASS: Soul of Janet King (Fr. John; Mass streamed live) 1pm MASS: Souls of Marie Marois & Anne Hamilton (Fr. Joachim) 5pm MASS: Souls of John & Virginia Heivy (Fr. John)

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W e are excited to welcome you back to Mass attendance at 25 percent capacity in the Church. To maintain safety and avoid disappointment,

please sign up at the “Register & Forms” tab of the Parish website beginning at noon the Tuesday preceding the weekend. (Sign-up closes at 9pm that Friday.) Save confirmation email to your mobile device or print and bring to the east doors of the Church. Please park in the main parking lot. If needed for health reasons, bring an umbrella for shade and a water bottle to use while in line waiting to enter the Church. Exit through the west and south doors of the Church. While not required, wearing a mask is strongly recommended for those attending Mass. We do our best to keep the Church clean and safe; but like going to a store, facilities are not sterile. Please remember that the Bishop’s dispensation for attending Mass is still in effect. In addition, the faithful who attend live-streamed Mass have the option of receiving the HOLY EUCHARIST immediately after Mass. We will offer Communion for one hour following 5pm Saturday & 10am Sunday Masses at St. Timothy. Weekday Mass (Mon-Sat am & 6:30pm Wed) attendance is on a first come, first seated basis. No need to sign up in advance.